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Chapter 8 – More severance pay

Fayette walked back through the tunnel, but stopped once she noticed a particular annoyance. That damned box had been left right there, unattended in the middle of the tunnel. She considered trying to pry it open, but the thing seemed sturdy, it would probably be beyond her. Shaking her head, she continued on. Just what is inside that blasted thing? Now I’ve gotten all curious about it.

She found the mansion in a state of bustle. The survivors had grieved for their t...

Chapter 7 – Confrontation

The system was rewarding her for this, even calling the man trash? Was this really happening, or had she lost it? The feeling was however unmistakable, gaining a level always sent a certain rush through your veins, and Fayette felt it.

Is this a joke? I was rewarded for smiting one of their chosen [Rulers]? He was treated no different than any of those monsters!

Her laughter began to grow hysterical, and she had to struggle to stay standing. It was just all too much. The ...

Chapter 6 – Resignation

The survivors were a ragged bunch, nervously catching their breaths. One [Guard] who seemed to be the most fine of the bunch had the energy to mumble a skill. “[Sense Trespassers].” He looked around for a few seconds, then sighed with relief. “The manor’s clear. Those were all the rest of them.”

Everybody who had still been standing instantly collapsed onto the floor with exhaustion.

“Can’t believe it—”

“We actually made it—”

“That gas trick r...

Chapter 5 – [Hold the Line]

The room was in chaos.

A ragged group of [Guards] and servants were arrayed in a spear formation, nervously watching the main doorway. The [Guards] were steadily holding their weapons at the ready, but the servants were just barely staying on their feet, leaning on their spears with exhaustion.

There had been a fight, and there had also been casualties. Corpses lay in front of the formation, drenched in a vast pool of blood. The enemy had been fought and pushed back, but Fayette c...

Chapter 4 – Armed and dangerous

The [Head Maid] was a mess. Her black hair was in disarray and her face smudged with tears. She was crammed tight inside the cupboard, just barely managing to fit in. The door opening had frozen her stiff, but she breathed out once she saw that the opener was human. Both women stared at each other silently for a few seconds.

“F-Fayette? Is that you? So much blood...” Clara whispered, voice quivering.

“The blood’s not mine.” Fayette responded curtly. “Do you know anythi...

Chapter 3 – [Cutlery Control]

Fayette stood up from the blood covered floor and leaned against the kitchen top to steady herself. She grimaced at the bloody prints she was leaving on the surface and pushed herself away from it. She was pretty sure she had never been this dirty in her life. Ok, that was intense. But I gained a level! And a new skill! Let’s have a look...

She focused her mind on the prompt, and a more detailed overview of the skill entered her mind.

[Cutlery Control – A Maid...